James D. Bass, 79, of Quincy gained his wings January 30, 2026 in his home. Jim was born on September 20, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the oldest of five children born to James and Josephine Bass. After high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was honorably discharged. Jim met the love of his life on Halloween night in 1965,…

Thomas (Tom) Friye, age 84, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Blessing Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on January 31, 1942 at St. Mary Hospital in Quincy, the son of Ted and Glenora (Heubner) Friye. Tom attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Christian Brothers Catholic High School in 1960. He also took classes at…

Shirley Jean (Vail) Brown, 80, of Barry, IL, died at 3:37 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Barry Health Care and Senior Living Center as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s. Shirley was born October 16, 1945, in Hannibal, Mo., to Grover Cleveland Vail Sr. and Frances Elouise (Parks) Vail. She married Richard Leo Brown in Quincy. He survives. She later married Michael…

Terry Neal Hess, age 85, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the Illinois Veterans Home, surrounded by love. Terry was born on October 28, 1940, in Quincy, Illinois, to Fred and Mary Hess. He grew up in Quincy, where he built lifelong friendships and strong family roots that remained central throughout his life. He was a 1958 graduate of Quincy High School, a…

Steven Wiewel, age 73, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 25, 2026 in his home. He was born on February 7, 1952 in Quincy, the son Lloyd and Ruth (Hendricks) Wiewel. He married Donna (Berglind) Reinold on November 24, 1979. She survives. Steven was a retired salesman for Snap-On Tools. He pulled tractors for 35 years in Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. Steven’s favorite activity…

Norman D. Dicks, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Blessing Hospital on January 24, 2026 — or as peacefully as Norm did anything. Norm was born on June 28, 1942, the second of four children to Alfred “Butch” and Jean (McIntyre) Dicks. He attended Emerson Grade School and then Quincy Junior High, where he met his future wife, Anita. He went on to…

Ernest Duane Cole, age 59, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 28, 1966 in Springfield, IL the son of Richard and Ellen Davis Cole. He married Diann Reinhart on September 6, 2003. She survives. Ernie worked in outside sales for Frericks Gardens. Ernie was an avid Bears fan and was…

Angela M. Cramsey Huner, age 102, of Quincy, died on January 19, 2026, in Quincy. She was born on September 25, 1923, in Burton, Illinois, the daughter of Mortiz Cramsey and Clementine Lange Cramsey. She married Wayne Franklin Huner on June 23, 1945, in St. Francis Catholic Church. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. As a child,…

Thomas A. Reagan (Tom), age 80, of Quincy, died on January 16, 2026 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Leo & Irene (Toebben) Reagan. Tom married Jo Lynn (Davis) Tallent on June 20, 1998. She survives. Tom was a pipefitter for Local #25 until his retirement. Tom enjoyed putting in a garden every year,…

Calvin Richard ‘Dick’ Mudd, age 81, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 23, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Rodney and Rose (Ledbetter) Mudd. He was raised in the Quincy area and graduated in 1964 from Quincy High School. He married Linda Paben in 1972. She survives. Dick entered the Army and served…